Take some time to refresh your writing skills. I have posted several resources for writing on
TITANium. Remember that the aim of your writing is clarity, and simple is often better than
complex Sentences that are too long (4 or more 'clauses' or parts) may confuse the reader. If a
simpler, more direct word works to make your point as well as a $5 “SAT” word, use the simpler
one. Use technical terms correctly and only when needed. Learn what they mean, how to use
them and how to spell them. Do not use contractions (isn't, doesn't, it's). There is no specific
length requirement for this assignment, but be sure to answer each question fully.
Your assignment must include a bibliography, with citations listed in APA format. In this case,
it will be only the assigned reading (unless you supplement with other readings).
READ:
Eckel, C. C., & Grossman, P. J. (2002). Sex differences and statistical stereotyping in attitudes
toward financial risk. Evolution and Human Behavior, 23(4), 281-295.
WRITE-UP: Answer each of the following questions in complete sentences. Answer each
question separately, in numbered format.
- What was the primary aim or goal of the paper?
- What was the specific hypothesis being tested?
- What were the methods used in the study?
- Identify the main outcome measures and predictor measures used in the study.
- Summarize the results of the study.
- What were the authors’ conclusions based on their data?
- Do you think that the authors’ conclusions are adequately supported by the data they
present from their study? Why or why not? Be specific.
Sample Solution